Mahogany coffee table no. 862, Tranås Möbelfabrik AB, Sweden, 1950s

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Mahogany coffee table no. 862, Tranås Möbelfabrik AB, Sweden, 1950s

Coffee table no. 862, manufactured by the Swedish furniture maker Tranås Möbelfabrik AB in the 1950s. This elegant piece is a true tribute to classic design. It not only draws the eye but also tells the story of a bygone era. Timeless form, fine materials, and exceptional craftsmanship. It impresses with its harmonious lines and perfectly balanced proportions. At first glance, attention is drawn to the solid mahogany top, with its warm, deep colour, subtle sheen, and beautifully visible grain. Its gently profiled edges lend softness and refinement to the structure, while the rounded elements and precise joints emphasise the furniture’s artisanal character. The legs are distinguished by a delicately carved detail along the inner edge. This table would work equally well in a classic dining room or a modern or minimalist interior. Anywhere authenticity and character matter. This is a piece of furniture that not only decorates a space but also tells a story – the story of good design, where beauty meets function. The original paper label is located on the underside of the tabletop.

Tranås Möbelfabrik AB is an iconic Swedish furniture manufacturer whose golden age fell in the 1940s and 1950s. The company earned recognition for producing luxury furniture in the Swedish Modern style, combining traditional craftsmanship with elegance and functionality. Fine wood species such as mahogany, walnut, and oak were used in production, often embellished with geometric marquetry and distinctive bent legs. The factory’s range was dominated by elegant wardrobes, chests of drawers, bookcases, and coffee tables, distinguished by exceptional attention to detail. Today, original pieces by this brand are rare and highly prized collectors’ items on the international vintage furniture market.

The table is preserved in its original vintage condition. It has minor signs of use consistent with its age, light scratches on the tabletop, and discolouration.